Thank you from Hollister’s Robbie Cabrera and his family
Our 3-year-old son, Robbie Cabrera, was diagnosed with Leukemia
in August of ’08, and while he is in the early stages of his
chemotherapy treatment, we have already experienced a remarkable
outpouring of love and support from our community.
Recently, Robbie was selected to be the beneficiary of the San
Benito High School Associated Student Body Benefit Ball on January
23. The ASB students volunteered much of their time and worked
passionately to coordinate this special event. We are grateful for
their enthusiasm, compassion, and generosity. We are very proud of
these students and we know that they represent the best of our
community. Their contributions and support have made a difference
for Robbie and his battle to overcome Leukemia.
We would also like to thank the many, many individuals and
businesses that contributed to the Benefit Ball. Your generous
contributions represent how much our community cares for Robbie’s
return to good health. A special thanks to the educators and staff
at San Benito High School for being excellent mentors and leaders
for the ASB students. Finally, thank you to all of the parents of
the ASB students for providing them the lessons and principles that
our world most treasures.
In the years to come we are hopeful that Robbie will be cured,
and we will remind Robbie that the ASB students really cared for
him, and that they felt a deep compassion and understanding for his
struggle. And we hope that one day when Robbie is their age he will
embody their values and continue their example. We feel blessed to
have Robbie and the love of a community. Thank you so very much ASB
students!
Robbie Cabrera’s Family
Hollister
Thank you from Hollister’s Robbie Cabrera and his family
Our 3-year-old son, Robbie Cabrera, was diagnosed with Leukemia in August of ’08, and while he is in the early stages of his chemotherapy treatment, we have already experienced a remarkable outpouring of love and support from our community.
Recently, Robbie was selected to be the beneficiary of the San Benito High School Associated Student Body Benefit Ball on January 23. The ASB students volunteered much of their time and worked passionately to coordinate this special event. We are grateful for their enthusiasm, compassion, and generosity. We are very proud of these students and we know that they represent the best of our community. Their contributions and support have made a difference for Robbie and his battle to overcome Leukemia.
We would also like to thank the many, many individuals and businesses that contributed to the Benefit Ball. Your generous contributions represent how much our community cares for Robbie’s return to good health. A special thanks to the educators and staff at San Benito High School for being excellent mentors and leaders for the ASB students. Finally, thank you to all of the parents of the ASB students for providing them the lessons and principles that our world most treasures.
In the years to come we are hopeful that Robbie will be cured, and we will remind Robbie that the ASB students really cared for him, and that they felt a deep compassion and understanding for his struggle. And we hope that one day when Robbie is their age he will embody their values and continue their example. We feel blessed to have Robbie and the love of a community. Thank you so very much ASB students!
Robbie Cabrera’s Family
Hollister
Rethink buses
The San Benito Council of Governments (COG) is preparing to buy two new buses. Price is $34,000.
Cog cut back the schedule for the County Express February 1. An unscientific survey late Friday afternoons revealed the following: Before schedule change, six passengers in four buses in one hour. After schedule change, 10 passengers in nine buses during the same hour.
At least the 38 passenger busses do not often come by anymore. The (assumed) 20 passenger buses only have 18 or 19 empty seats, not six or 37 empty seats.
With one in seven workers unemployed, COG could certainly do better than thinking of new bus schedules or raising traffic impact fees.
Marvin Jones
Hollister
Focus on education
To improve education in California, we must start by adopting our budget and all financial legislation by a simple majority, not a two-thirds vote. California should strive to be number one in the nation in spending per pupil. Our children deserve a public school system second to none. California Community Colleges must be strengthened by increased funding and the state college system and university have to remain the best in America.
The two-third requirement makes this an impossible dream, while a simple majority brings a “Yes We Can Reality.” It is past time for California to show our children “They are our most precious resource.” The future of California depends on what we do for children now.
Frank Crosby
Morgan Hill
